Ohio State football’s Ryan Day provides status update on transfer defensive end

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defensive end Logan George has yet to play for Ohio State football this season, though he hasn’t been listed on either of the Buckeyes’ two availability reports.

His lack of playing time in a Week 1 win against Texas was not surprising. However, his absence in a 70-0 win against Grambling State — a game in which OSU had 35 players take defensive snaps — raised questions.

Coach Ryan Day addressed the matter Tuesday.

“We’re hoping to see him play this week,” Day said. “Full week of practice here. He did practice last week. We held him from the game, but we’re expecting a full week of practice and ready to go Saturday.”

George’s return would be a welcomed one for a talented but inexperienced defensive ends room.

Kenyatta Jackson and Caden Curry are seniors, but they’re starting for the first time in their careers. C.J. Hicks is also a senior, but he’s in his first year as a full-time defensive end after moving from linebacker in the offseason.

Senior Beau Atkinson is relatively experienced, but he transferred to OSU from North Carolina in the spring.

Behind those four, George and freshman Zion Grady are the top options.

George is in his first season with Ohio State after transferring from Idaho State — a Football Championship Subdivision program. He signed with the Buckeyes on Dec. 23.